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A four-panel illustration depicting a framework for racial liberation. Each panel shows a closed wooden door set into a teal wall, representing systemic barriers to liberation. Panel 1, labelled "Unjust World", shows a wide staircase with handrails leading up to the door. Panel 2, labelled "Racial Equality", replaces the stairs with a single ramp. Panel 3, labelled "Racial Equity", shows three routes to the door: stairs on the left, a lift in the centre, and a ramp on the right. Panel 4, labelled "Liberation", removes the door entirely, replacing it with a wide open doorway through which bright light streams onto the floor below. 19:07© BRK Ujima 2025, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Available at brkujima.com.

Why We Reimagined the Most Widely Shared Image in Racial Justice Work

March 3, 2026

The “boxes and fence” image is arguably the most widely shared visual in racial justice work. But it was never created for that purpose, and its limitations show. We have reimagined it, shifting the emphasis from individuals navigating barriers to dismantling the structural and systemic barriers that stand in the way of liberation.

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